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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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